A correlational coefficient is best characterized as a(n)
a. measure of the extent of the relationship between two existing traits, behaviors, or events.
b. index of the causal direction between an independent and dependent variable.
c. indication of the likelihood that an experimental finding will be replicated by others.
d. measure of the likelihood that observed differences may be attributed to chance.
ANSWER: a
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a. attentional c. maintenance b. automatic d. elaborative
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owlby would place Ginny in the stage of A) safe-base attachment. B) orientation without discrimination. C) orientation with discrimination. D) goal-corrected partnership.
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